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Crocodiles C ROCODILES are abundant in the Top End of the Northern Territory. “Salties” or Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus Porosus) live in tidal rivers, fresh water lagoons and swamps. They move around the coast between rivers as the waterways dry up. Males mature at about 16 years of age when 3-4 metres and females about 10 years of age and 2-3 metres. They nest in the wet season laying up to 50 eggs in a large mound of vegetation and soil. The female remains close to the nest while the eggs are incubating. When she hears the babies calling to each other while still in their shells, she excavates the decomposed matter to release the hatchlings. The babies seek sanctuary in the water; where mother crocodile protects the nursery from predators. Salties diet is mainly small crabs and prawns, progressing as they grow to larger fish, mammals and birds (magpie geese especially). Crocodiles need eat only once a week. A mature crocodile can exceed 6 metres. They are the largest of all world species and are predators to man. Swimming or being close to the water’s edge in crocodile habitats is exceedingly dangerous. Crocodiles take horses, buffalos and cattle. They are cunning, patient and extremely fast predators and may observe the drinking patterns of their prey for several days before attacking. They lay in wait, just below the water to suddenly lunge at the unsuspecting animal, seizing its head or leg in its massive jaws, vigorously rolling with it into deeper water until it drowns. Their power is clearly demonstrated as they catapult themselves out of the water for a tasty piece of meat, as seen on the Adelaide River Queen cruises. At Sweets Lookout on the Finnis River a huge saltwater rogue crocodile nicknamed Sweetheart or Old Man Sweets took a dislike to boats in his domain. This giant saurian would attack with a ferocity that would fling small boats about and crunch outboard engines. and a team from the Territory Parks and Wildlife commission caught the crocodile. It was accidentaly trapped under a log and drowned while under anaesthetic. Sweetheart, can be seen at the Darwin Museum. The Johnston (or freshwater) crocodile, indigenous only to Australia, is found in upper reaches of rivers. They mature at about 12 years of age when males are about 2 metres and females 1.5. They are smaller than saltwater crocodiles and are distinguishable by their narrow snout. Nesting occurs in late August/early September, the female returning to excavate the nest at hatching time. Crocodiles (usually smaller ones). and crocodile eggs were used as food by the Aboriginal people. Skill was needed to spear them. After settlement, crocodiles were hunted extensively as vermin. The development of a hide market and the ease of spotlight shooting caused drastic reductions between the 194060s. In 1964 legislation was passed protecting crocodiles in the Northern Territory. These unique animals are a wildlife resource with positive conservation benefits, not shared by many other places in the world. Take care, enjoy seeing them, but treat them with respect. More information is available from the Northern Territory Conservation Commission. It was decided it would have to be relocated,